Help is available! Find easy access to mental health and suicide prevention resources by using the links provided here.
If you or someone you care about is in crisis and needs immediate help, call the Crisis Hotline at (888) 724-7240. The phone lines are answered by trained professionals available 24/7; the call is free and confidential. If emergency medical care is needed, call 9-1-1 or go to the emergency room of the nearest hospital.
- Suicide Prevention Education Awareness and Knowledge Program (SPEAK):
SPEAK is a San Diego Unified School District developed initiative that established a suicide prevention training and education program for 75 of the district’s schools that include 7th - 12th graders. The mission is to reduce the stigma that is associated with mental illness and depression, increase help-seeking behaviors in youth, and improve staff responsiveness to suicidal concerns and behaviors in students by providing education to students, staff, and parents throughout the district. - National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health:
This is a family-run organization with more than 120 chapters and state organizations representing the families of children and youth with mental health needs. It offers a wealth of resources and information for families. - Project ABC:
This website provides resources and tip sheets for families, professionals and community organizations to promote the healthy emotional development of infants and young children. - Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation:
This website offers information, resources and the opportunity to connect with others. - Evidence Based Mental Health Treatment for Children and Adolescents:
This website is a valuable resource for parents who want an effective treatment based on scientific findings. Developed by researchers and clinicians, the site reflects the most current research on the treatment of childhood disorders. In addition, the site enables parents to search for a local therapist committed to the practice of science-based therapy. - Mental Health America Fact Sheets for Parents
